Deeper China-Oman ties strategic for both sides, Xi says

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Beijing — Kai Naito BEIJING, Nov 2 (Reuters) - China sees expanding and deepening ties with Oman as a "shared strategic choice" for both countries, Chinese PresidentXi Jinping told the Sultan of Oman on Monday.Xi toldSultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said at the start of their meeting in Beijing that their countries' relations are at a "new historical starting point"."I am ready to work with you to guide the China-Oman strategic partnership to an even higher level, better serve the peoples of our two countries, and contribute to peace, stability and prosperity in the region," Xi said, according to a report from the media pool covering the meeting.Haitham arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a two-day visit, the first by an Omani head of state since the countries established ties in 1978. (Reporting by Liz Lee; Editing by Christian Schmollinger) This one's on us. The story doesn't end here. Our correspondents are already on the next chapter. Read everything they file, from $2/week. See Offers